09 :: R18 Sun :: Dragons 48 Sea Eagles 18 @ WIN W'gong

[thommo4pm]

Nice,I can hear the whinging already.Heard anything on our fullback?

I don't mind if Lyon plays....if he does then so be it.
The NSW doctors ruled him out, nothing to do with his club doctors.

If he plays good luck to him and Manly.
It will hopefully just mean we are that much more focussed and ready.

Wont be any whinging from this Dragon fan if he plays.
It's not your backline that worries me, it's your forwards vs our forwards and our bench, we don't have much coming from the bench with 7 of our forwards not playing in this match.

 

[Bulldog Force]

I've gone with Manly but I probably should've voted Dragons - didn't notice a few of the Manly Origin omissions.

 

[Gaba]

Im not whinging either , doesnt worry me if lyons play


I will interested to see him play and see what reactions the bulldogs will do

 

[thommo4pm]

I've gone with Manly but I probably should've voted Dragons - didn't notice a few of the Manly Origin omissions.

You do realise we have more players out than they do don't you, through Origin and injury.

 

[Garts]

You do realise we have more players out than they do don't you, through Origin and injury.

We probably rely alot more on the players we have out for the main points of our attack. Watmough is one of our strike weapons, I do not think Stewart needs any mention. Then again you probably rely heavily on your missing players. Not watched enough of the other teams besides Manly this year to comment.

 

[Godz Illa]

http://sportal.com.au/league-news-display/manly,-dragons-lose-stars-73586

In addition, illness and injury will leave them without the services of Michael Weyman, Jeremy Smith, Matt Prior and Mickey Paea, while Manly will be without Jamie Lyon after he was ruled out of the NSW side with an ankle problem.

 

[Deacon]

Ill wait to I see that, wouldnt be surprised if Lyon turned out

 

[Jasdragon]

Ill wait to I see that, wouldnt be surprised if Lyon turned out

Agreed. f**k we have 8 out, I hope we get some late inclusions also e.g. Paea, Smith and maybe Prior!

 

[Lungfish]

Manly by 14

 

[oneeyedeaglesman]

I don't mind if Lyon plays....if he does then so be it.
The NSW doctors ruled him out, nothing to do with his club doctors.

If he plays good luck to him and Manly.
It will hopefully just mean we are that much more focussed and ready.

Wont be any whinging from this Dragon fan if he plays.
It's not your backline that worries me, it's your forwards vs our forwards and our bench, we don't have much coming from the bench with 7 of our forwards not playing in this match.

Fair enough it was mainly directed towards Eels fans and those who just generally hate him.

 

[Disco]

You do realise we have more players out than they do don't you, through Origin and injury.

Not much of a difference, if anything Manlys missing players are more important to there team


Unavailable Dragons are: Ben Creagh (Origin), Justin Poore (Origin), Darius Boyd (Origin), Neville Costigan (Origin), Michael Weyman (ankle) Rnd 23-24, Jeremy Smith (ankle) Rnd 20, Matt Prior (virus) Rnd 20, Mickey Paea (back) Rnd 20

Unavailable Seaeagles: Glenn Stewart (Origin), Anthony Watmough (Origin), Josh Perry (Origin) David Williams (Origin) Brett Stewart (Injury) Jamie Lyon (Injury) and likely Heath Le Strange (Suspension)

On a side note

1.Stewart
2.Boyd
3.Lyon
4.Creagh
5.Williams
6.G Stewart
7.
8.Weyman
9.LeStrange
10.Poore
11.Smith
12.Watmough
13.Costigan

14.Perry
15.Paea
16.Prior
17.

 

[GB!]

Im not whinging either , doesnt worry me if lyons play


I will interested to see him play and see what reactions the bulldogs will do

gee i hope cliffy plays.

 

[Godz Illa]

gee i hope cliffy plays.

If Cliff plays the Dragons may as well forfeit. I think we beat Manly like twice in his entire career

 

[clipser]

Dont know why people are underestimating manlys backline for this game

 

[clipser]

on a second note, this weekends manly team should look like this:

1. Michael Robertson
2. Ben Farrar
3. Jamie Lyon ****
4. Steve Matai
5. Tony Williams
19. Kieren Foran
7. Matt Orford (c)
8. Jason King
9. Matt Ballin
10. Brent Kite
11. Shane Rodney
12. Glen Hall
6. Chris Bailey

14. Adam Cuthbertson
15. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
16. George Rose
17. Vic Mauro


*** Obviously if a miracle happens

 

[Gaba]

Personally i would smile if weyman ran out on sunday

 

[Snoop]

Personally i would smile if weyman ran out on sunday

I guess you're hoping the game isn't too intense though. Wouldn't want the Dragons to fade.

 

[t-ba]

I guess you're hoping the game isn't too intense though. Wouldn't want the Dragons to fade.

:lol:

 

[jpaciocco91]

If Stewart returns, we are f**ked. As long as we don't kick to him.

From what I read on nrl.com and leaguehq.com.au, Jeremy Smith is scheduled to return this round. Now it says Rd20, idk, does anyone know the exact date?

 

[Timmah]

Both teams will be wearing their alternate jerseys this weekend - it's the Dragons' annual Illawarra Heritage Round, so the Dragons are in the red strip, the Sea Eagles then are forced into their white alternate strip.